adjective greek

panchrestus

fem. panchresta · neut. panchrestum

(), , , = πάγχρηστος

good; useful for every thing •

good or useful for every thing: medicamenta, Plin. 36, 20, 38, § 146; 23, 7, 71, § 136.—

by his sovereign remedy; money by extension

Transf., ironically: cum omnes ejus comites iste sibi suo illo panchresto medicamento amicos reddidisset, by his sovereign remedy, i. e. money, Cic. Verr. 2, 3, 65, § 152.

Perseus ID: n33598 Key: panchrestus